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Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Aktau International Airport is an international airport serving Aktau (Mangystau Region), Kazakhstan. Its IATA code is SCO and its ICAO code is UATE. It has one runway, 3,052 m long.
- IATASCO
- ICAOUATE
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SCO
- ICAO code
- UATE
- City
- Aktau
- Region / province
- Mangystau Region
- Country / territory
- Kazakhstan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.8601° N, 51.0909° E
- Elevation
- 22 m (73 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Aqtau (UTC+05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,052 m (10,013 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,052 m10,013 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
6,160 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,591 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,444 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 131.900 MHz |
| Flight information FIS | 120.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Aktau International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Aktau through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kazakhstan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atyrau International Airport | GUW | 367 km |
| Manshuk Mametova International Airport | URA | 812 km |
| Aktobe International Airport | AKX | 847 km |
| Baikonur Krayniy International Airport | BXY | 976 km |
| Korkyt Ata International Airport | KZO | 1,157 km |
| Zhezkazgan National Airport | DZN | 1,357 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Aktau International Airport?
The IATA code of Aktau International Airport is SCO and its ICAO code is UATE. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Aktau International Airport located?
Aktau International Airport is in Aktau, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan, at coordinates 43.8601° N, 51.0909° E and an elevation of 22 m (73 ft).
How far is Aktau International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Aktau International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,444 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,591 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,160 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Aktau International Airport?
The longest runway at Aktau International Airport is 3,052 m (10,013 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Aktau International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Aktau International Airport (SCO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.